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Cal Thomas

Cal Thomas

Cal Thomas is one of the most widely syndicated political columnists in America. Based in Washington, he is a wide-ranging social commentator, not a "beltway insider," who supports traditional conservative values and the American "can-do spirit." He'll take on virtually any topic, from the decline of the family to growing terrorism worldwide.

A syndicated columnist since 1984, he is the author of “America’s Expiration Date: The Fall of Empires, Superpowers and the United States” (HarperCollins/Zondervan, January 2020). His latest book is “A Watchman in the Night: What I’ve Seen in 50 Years Reporting on America” (Humanix Books, May 2023). Readers may email Mr. Thomas at tcaeditors@tribune.com.

Columns by Cal Thomas

Illustration on failed civics education in the nation's schools by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Flunking civics means apathy reigns

It's an old joke, but one that is a commentary on our times. A pollster asks: "What do you think about the level of ignorance and apathy in the country?" The person replies: "I don't know and I don't care." Published April 20, 2015

Scene from the movie "Little Boy"

CAL THOMAS: ‘Little Boy’: A classic modern film

There are classic films, like the ones on TCM and AMC, and there are modern films. There are few modern classics. "Little Boy," in theaters April 24, could be a modern classic. Published April 15, 2015

CAL THOMAS: The ‘new’ Hillary Clinton

In the video announcing her presidential candidacy, Hillary Clinton says the economic deck "is still stacked in favor of those at the top." Published April 13, 2015

Illustration on Hillary Clinton by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Getting rid of the Clintons

This being the 50th anniversary of the film "The Sound of Music," please permit me a poor adaptation of a few of its song lyrics, which fit in nicely with our current political climate. Published March 30, 2015

Illustration on the Iranian nuclear threat to Israel by Kevin Kreneck/Tribune Content Agency

CAL THOMAS: How a bad Iran deal could destroy Israel

In 1982, during one of many visits to Israel, I had the opportunity to speak with Prime Minister Menachem Begin, who told me, "Israel needs friends." He added that in the end, his nation could not trust any nation with its fate and security. The protection of Israel, he said, was ultimately the responsibility of Israelis. Published March 23, 2015

Illustration on love, forgiveness and racial harmony by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

CAL THOMAS: Fight campus racism with education

Turn on the news and you expect to see people of different races and politics denouncing each other. That's why what happened last week on "The Kelly File," Megyn Kelly's Fox News program, was so remarkable. Published March 16, 2015

Illustration on African-American progress and challenges by Donna Grethen/Tribune Content Agency

CAL THOMAS: Fifty years after Selma, progress is remarkable, incomplete

I liked the movie "Selma," though it could have done without the rap song during credits that referenced "hands up, don't shoot," a slogan that emerged from the shooting of Michael Brown by a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer whose actions the Justice Department recently determined did not "constitute prosecutable violations" of federal civil rights law. Published March 9, 2015

Failing New York Schools Illustration by Nancy Ohanian

CAL THOMAS: Taylor Swift’s poor investment in New York City schools

Pop star Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to the New York City public school system. Miss Swift, who was named the world's sixth most powerful celebrity by Forbes magazine, has commendably performed numerous acts of charity since moving into her $20 million Tribeca residence last year, including visits with sick children at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Published March 4, 2015

Illegal immigrants sit in a group after being detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents in McAllen, Texas. (Associated Press) **FILE**

CAL THOMAS: Stop the immigration flood

It's long past time to stop the influx, to seal the border and to cease allowing immigrants from nations where terrorism thrives. Published February 25, 2015